All Original, One-Owner Survivor: 1969 Ford Bronco

First generation Ford Broncos continue to be hot collectibles. With very strong after-market support, they are fairly easy to work on and rebuild. This one is located in West Chester, Pennsylvania and is said to be a one-owner, original survivor. The 1969 green machine can be found here on Craigslist with an asking price of $42,000! Thanks to Barn Finds reader Michael for the tip on this great find.

Unfortunately there isn’t much information in the ad and very few photos. There are a few interior photos showing the back seats and view from the back seats as well as the driver’s door panel. There are no images of the engine or any detailed photos of the sheet metal or undercarriage. The ad does indicate that it is powered by a 302 cubic inch engine that is mated to a 3-speed column shift transmission.

Based on this photo, it appears the Bronco has dual gas tanks. If the body is truly original, the rear fenders have not been cut. This is a big plus for collectors. Replacement quarter panels are available on the aftermarket, but they are only original once. If you’re in the market for a decent original Bronco, this may be the one for you. It seems like a pretty healthy asking price based on the limited visual and text information in the ad. What do you think?

As big a first generation Bronco fan as I am there is no way this Bronco even being a one owner is worth that much $$$. I wouldn’t pay over 15K for it. But I’m tired of the over inflated prices on most vehicles that were just mundane transportation when new.

I’ve been watching the classifieds here in Ontario Canada (Kijiji) and find some of the asking prices staggering. Not sure if it’s coincidental to our legalized marijuana, but something is wonky with most sellers’ prices. Money is getting tight for many, with inflation and interest rates creeping up…it will soon be a buyer’s market.

Blah blah blah. No one is ever happy on this site it seems like. All people talk about on this site is wanting solid, original and desirable vehicles. This one meets all the requirements and people now complain that it’s not 10k. Yawn. Feels as if it’s a gathering place for people who want the LUXURY of not having to put in the time and work to find the cars on their own… Want to just press a button on their computer from their toilet seat instead… but don’t want to pay the fee that comes with it…

Thank You Shayne!
Yes, tired of all the WAB,s ( figure it out) on here.
Its called personal preference ppl.
I have a ’67 Sport. Its been in the family since ’72, I bought it off my dad in ’80- my first car. Was my daily driver until early to mid 90’s ( marriage & too many kid’s got in the way-lol). Now, just contemplating a restoration of it.

A lot of people do complain about the prices of the early Broncos, for sure. Probably ongoing shock regarding the prices but they’ve been going up for years.

I’m also a ‘69 Bronco owner (and a happy guy, Shayne). I’ve been enjoying it now for 37 years and I’m thankful the purchase price was only $2500.

I usually only make comments to make corrections to the ads or write ups, i.e. in this case this looks like a nice rig and it’s very close to stock but it’s not “all original” as the ad claims. Minutia militia, perhaps, but correct nonetheless.

Most of you guys complaining about prices wouldn’t buy it if it was $12,000 . Just keyboard warriors !! Who made you guys authorities anyway?? Check the prices cars are actually bringing in the market before you comment..

I think that I can’t believe how much people are willing to pay for a old bronco! This is about 3 times the new price of one! I understand that they don’t make them anymore not this version anyway, but if people refused to pay that much the prices would fall drastically! I know, just my opinion lol!

I think they’re cool but the prices on them are steadily turning me off on them. I’m partial to trucks and certain SUVs but you can get a pretty sweet old muscle car for these prices with some pretty darn good horsepower and torque. And much more enjoyable if you intend to actually drive it.

“,,,You could order a U15 wagon with a bench seat and bulkhead. But it would not have a backseat as I noted in my post above,,,”
nor the later model grill’n that’s a large hassle to convert (lookit the turnsig.s up frnt).